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GT FACULTY-LED STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM Program Level: Undergraduate Number of Weeks/Term: 5 |
- Background
- Location Information
- Program Dates
- Host Institution
- Academic Information
- Academic Disciplines
- Credit Transfer Information
- Eligibility Requirements
- Program Costs
- Housing and Meals
- Insurance
- Extracurricular Activities
- Climate
- VISA & Passport Information
- Your Next Steps
- Experiences of Former Students
- Contact Details
BACKGROUND
Georgia Tech has developed a number of overseas programs around the globe. These programs provide students with the opportunity to complete a portion of their academic studies abroad. GT Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs allow students to experience GT coursework in an entirely different context. Students earn academic credit while participating in field projects, on-site visits, and overseas courses.
LOCATION INFORMATION
China
With its entrance to the WTO, hosting of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, and hosting of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, China is becoming an increasingly attractive place for citizens from all countries. With 1.3 billion people, China is the most populous country in the world, and its role in world affairs has become increasingly important. The Chinese economy continues to grow at a robust pace, and China is now considered a "must play" for multinational companies.
PROGRAM DATES
May 17 to June 22, 2010
First year program went abroad:
2010
HOST INSTITUTION ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Not Applicable
ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES
Subject Areas Available:
- History, Technology, and Society
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CREDIT TRANSFER INFORMATION
This is a GT faculty-led study abroad program; courses offered are GT courses.
This is a 3 credit-hour program.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
-You must have completed at least two semesters of college-level study prior to participation in a study abroad program and you must be at least 18 years of age by the program's departure date.
-You must be in good academic standing. Good academic standing is determined by the Registrar's Office and is indicated at the end of your transcript each semester. Academic warning is a subcategory of good academic standing, so students on warning are still eligible.
-You must be in good disciplinary standing. The Office of the Dean of Students determines your standing based on your disciplinary record.
-You must maintain appropriate standards of behavior. Keep in mind that there are social aspects to the study abroad learning experience. Appropriate standards of behavior must be adhered to at all times. All faculty, staff, and participants, must be able to comply with all program guidelines including but not limited to the following: the ability to interact, work and effectively communicate within both group and independent settings, the ability to live and travel in a close group environment, the ability to live in program-provided housing (eg. university residence/dormitory, host family, and/or hotel, etc. depending on the program), travel by bus/train/plane with the group, attend and participate in all classes, participate in cultural activities and site visits, etc. Please note: If you have previous contact with GT study abroad programs, the OIE, and/or the Office of the Dean of Students, applications may require additional time to be reviewed and processed.
-You must complete TWO Mandatory OIE Prep Meetings. Each time you participate in a GT study abroad program, you are required to complete TWO Mandatory OIE Prep Meetings: PART ONE & PART TWO.
PROGRAM COSTS
All students pay GT in-state tuition + $103 GT Technology Fee and $200 BOR Fee;
out-of-state students add $250.
In State Tuition $609 Out of State Tuition $859 GT Mandatory Fees $303 Books and Supplies $25 Administrative and/or Application fees $514 Miscellaneous (includes passport/visa fees, required field trips, local transportation and incidentals) $1,966 Roundtrip Airfare $1,300 Room and Board $1,743 Additional Language Instruction $0 Mandatory Insurance $21 Total $6,481 (in state) $6,731 (out of state)
*Costs in the preceding chart are estimates for undergraduates based on tuition rates posted by the GT Bursar for "continuing" and "new" students. Guaranteed tuition rates, graduate tuition rates, and MBA tuition rates vary. Please check the GT Bursar's web site click here to confirm actual tuition rates based on degree, term, or level of study. Actual costs may be higher or lower than those listed above, depending on the exchange rate and personal spending habits/needs.
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Please contact the program for details.
INSURANCE
GT STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS organized and managed by the Georgia Institute of Technology (GT), provide some supplemental insurance to all participants. This supplemental insurance includes medical, repatriation, and evacuation coverage. ALL students who participate in GT study abroad programs are required to have this study abroad insurance plan coverage; students pay for this study abroad insurance in their program fee.
" Medical Coverage**
The medical coverage is intended as a supplement to study abroad participants' primary health insurance policies. The policy is valid for the duration of the program. The policy provides some coverage for injuries sustained or conditions diagnosed while abroad, but that coverage is limited in terms of time and amount so participants are strongly encouraged to keep their regular health insurance active while abroad. Information on the terms and limits of the coverage provided by the policy is explained in the brochure, "Georgia Institute of Technology Study Abroad Insurance Plan," which is provided to all study abroad participants at the prep meetings conducted by the Office of International Education.
" Evacuation and Repatriation Coverage**
In the unfortunate event of an accident or other medical emergency, repatriation and evacuation coverage provides funds to pay for one's return to the U.S. Information on the terms and limits of the coverage provided by the policy is explained in the brochure, "Georgia Institute of Technology Study Abroad Insurance Plan," which is provided to all study abroad participants at the prep meetings conducted by the Office of International Education.
**The policy that will be used by GT study abroad programs is administered by T.W. Lord Associates and is underwritten by ACE American Insurance Company.
PLEASE NOTE: GT study abroad programs DO NOT provide other types of supplemental insurance coverage, such as theft insurance, trip cancellation insurance, etc.
Specific questions about the insurance coverage should be directed to the provider at 770-427-2461.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Not Applicable
CLIMATE
China has a climate dominated by monsoon winds. It features clear temperature differences in winter and summer. In winter, northerly winds coming from high latitude areas are cold and dry, and in summer, southerly winds from sea areas at lower longitudes are warm and moist. In addition, climates differ from region to region because of the country's extensive territory and complex topography. In the southeastern part south of the Nanling Mountains, rains are plenty and the temperature is high all year round. In the Yangtze and Huaihe river valleys in the central part, there are four distinctive seasons. In northeast China, summer is short but there is much sunshine, while winter is long and cold. Precipitation is limited in northwest China where it is cold in winter and hot in summer. In southwest China of low latitudes, the land is elevated high, and it features vertical seasonal zones with temperatures differing from a valley to a mountain peak
VISA AND PASSPORT INFORMATION
Complete information about how to apply for or renew a U.S. passport is available from the GT Office of International Education or online click here
Participants of this program must have a valid passport . Please contact the program for information on obtaining student visas.
YOUR NEXT STEPS
- Complete the Mandatory PART ONE Prep Meeting. This is an online meeting and should be completed by going to: click here
- Contact the Program to discuss your interest in participating.
- Go to the program's web site listed below to review types of courses offered.
- Make an appointment with your Academic Advisor to go over your course options and to decide how to make the most, academically, of your study abroad experience.
- Submit the Online Study Abroad Application with required supporting materials to the OIE: click here; Transient students (non-GT) must complete TWO applications and should download them at the OIE web site: click here
- If you don't have a passport, or if you need to renew your current one, you should start that process now. Passport information is available online: click here.
- For financial aid information click here
- For scholarship information click here
- Remember that you will also be required to attend a Mandatory PART TWO Prep Meeting - dates, times and locations for the PART TWO meetings can be found in the Application Instructions: click here
EXPERIENCES OF FORMER STUDENTS
click here
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Cindy Bowden
Institute of Paper Science and Technology
500 10th Street, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30332-0620
Phone: (404) 894-7840
E-mail: cindy.bowden@ipst.gatech.edu
Host/Program Web Site: Click Here
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